Thread: SG20K or Zulu Gray?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I've never used the zulu but the SG 20k is worth every penny to me. Will probably last a lifetime ...... OTOH, I'm already 66 years old .........

SOOOO when are you going to sell It Jimmy

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

SOOOO when are you going to sell It Jimmy

Bill, when Lynn discovered the SG 20K he told me I'd sell my Eschers if I bought one. I was sceptical, but I had 4 Eschers then, and only have 1 now ...... so the two of those will have to wait for the estate sale after I'm gone.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. so the two of those will have to wait for the estate sale after I'm gone.

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Thanks, gentlemen! Much food for thought, and I appreciate you sharing your experiences!

And Jimmy, I am sorry this thread turned into wishful thinking for your timely demise! Perhaps if you dont sell those stone, honing will be the death of you yet!

I liked what Neil said. Although I don't have either it makes perfect sense to me. That's a huge jump in $$

I may not be a veteran but I have both of these hones and my vote goes to the SG20k. I have been able to produce fantastic edges more consistently with this hone going from a Naniwa 12k SS. Oh and it took a fraction of the time. 10-20 laps from the SG20k as opposed to 100-200 on the ZG maybe more depending on whether you slurry or not.

As for lapping, my experience was the same with both stones. They are both a pain in the ass to lap.

I bought a Zulu but haven't tried it. Honestly if your asking the question then in your mind you are probably looking for the adventure of a new stone. I am the same way. Do you need it? No. Do we want it yes. I get fantastic edges well before ever touching a 12 know . 12 k or so give the cherry on top. So my 2 cents is go by what you can afford. You will always be curious oF the other stone till you get to use one. Let us know which you get.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Bill, when Lynn discovered the SG 20K he told me I'd sell my Eschers if I bought one. I was sceptical, but I had 4 Eschers then, and only have 1 now ...... so the two of those will have to wait for the estate sale after I'm gone.

Love estate sales,shapening stone $6,00 obo

I don't have an SG 20, but will get one maybe next year.

As far as the statement that a Zulu , ",,, works best with a slurry." I can't run with that one...
Slurry on any stone is not an "automatic", it depends on the individual razor & the progression route that you take to get to the Zulu.

My vote is for the sg 20k. Spray and go will rarely need lapping and done in about 10 laps. Quick and easy. No slurry or dilution no learning curve and no fuss. Im my opinion a fantastic edge